Broadway Box Office: ‘Death Becomes Her’ Brings in $1M in Previews, ‘Sunset’ Reaches $1.7M

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As a seasoned Broadway enthusiast who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless productions, I must say, the current landscape is nothing short of exhilarating! From the promising debut of Death Becomes Her to the unstoppable momentum of Sunset Blvd., it’s an exciting time indeed. And let’s not forget the young talents gracing the stage in Romeo + Juliet – the future of our beloved theater seems secure in their capable hands.

With numerous fresh Broadway productions preparing to debut as the holiday season approaches, the musical adaption of the 1992 film, “Death Becomes Her,” enjoyed a hopeful initial run last week.

Jennifer Simard, Megan Hilty, and Michelle Williams’ debut performance generated $1.07 million in revenue during its initial seven-day run, which included a special Halloween presentation for the show’s supernatural theme. The musical is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 21st.

The Nicole Scherzinger-led revival of Sunset Blvd continued to thrive, earning $1.72 million during the week, placing it among the top three highest-grossing shows in the industry. Notably, it outperformed Hamilton and maintained a near full house at the St. James Theatre, with tickets selling to almost 95% of its capacity.

The latest adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, featuring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, has been a popular choice, earning approximately $1 million during its initial week on stage at the Circle in the Square Theatre following its debut.

In terms of earnings, Wicked took the lead with nearly $2.3 million, trailed closely by The Lion King at $1.9 million. Sunset Blvd., Hamilton, and MJ the Musical followed suit, each earning approximately $1.71 million, $1.71 million, and $1.5 million respectively.

In summary, total earnings across industries saw a decline of nearly 3%, while attendance remained relatively stable compared to the previous week. This dip can be attributed to the competition between Broadway shows and Halloween celebrations held last week.

Beyond revisiting the captivating world of “Death Becomes Her,” I’m thrilled about the fresh shows that are currently underway in previews. One such production is “Swept Away,” a compelling new musical revolving around four shipwreck survivors. It started previews at the Longacre Theatre last week and managed to earn $357,470 across five performances, filling 82% of its seats.

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2024-11-05 22:54